Tag: Leitz
A rewarding night
The European Office Products Awards 2007 took place during Paperworld Frankfurt to celebrate the cream of the European OP crop. The lavish ceremony was staged in the city's Congress Center Messe Frankfurt. At the...
Results paint a mixed picture
The financial results for 2006 are slowly being unveiled and a tale of contrasts is beginning to emerge. As some companies appear to be wallowing in the doldrums, others are seizing opportunities, taking initiative...
EOPA 2007 winners announced
26 January 2007 — Frankfurt (GER): The winners of the European Office Products Awards 2007 were announced last night in Frankfurt. The event, held by OPI at Paperworld in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt, honoured...
Achterberg’s new role
Martin Yale International has appointed Peter Achterberg as SVP of international business development. Achterberg, who has previously worked for Leitz, euro buro and Fellowes, will be responsible for product management, marketing and sales in...
Obstacle course
Hindsight is clearly a beautiful thing. Many a company in today's consolidated, global OP fraternity would freely admit that what was once hailed as the deal of the year, if not the decade, turned...
Hot Topic: Made in Germany
Innovation is the engine that drives progress. As clichéd as that may sound, it's a statement that rings true and one that applies to the OP market as much as to other industries. And...
Top job for Achterberg at Martin Yale
15 February 2006– Markdorf (GER): Martin Yale International has appointed Peter Achterberg as SVP of international business development. Achterberg, who has previously worked for Leitz, Eurobüro and Fellowes, will be responsible for product...
Esselte steps up eastern European conquest
Despite having a small market of just 5.4 million people, Esselte has high hopes for Slovakia. "We began selling into the country in 1998 and had approximately $100,000 of sales in the first year,"...
Staples Germany honours suppliers
5 July 2005 – Dortmund (GER): Staples Germany has awarded its best suppliers at an event held in Dortmund. Ricoh, Brother, Esselte Leitz and Topstart all won awards from the company.
Dieter Taffel
One of the most recognisable and charismatic figures in the German OP market, Dieter Taffel is at the spearhead of a major new wholesale venture in Germany. The man who has led top wholesaler...
European OP Awards shortlist announced
26 November 2004 - London (UK): The shortlist for The European Office Products Awards 2005 has been announced, following the judges deliberations in Amsterdam last week. A 14-strong panel of top OP execs reached an...
in the know
As the offices of the world strive to become more organised, it is becoming increasingly important for OP manufacturers to know the working environment of the end-user. Esselte's 2004 global work habits study provides...
‘Esselte Europe’ reshuffle marks new Euro focus
19 October 2004 - Stamford (CT): Esselte is spearheading a huge reorganisation plan among its European divisions in order to double sales by 2007, the company has revealed. The company has consolidated sales group...